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    2002 2 door GTP Owned this car since it was almost new....... Not one problem with it. Only one recall, front valve cover gasket..... Plan on driving it till it falls apart. Just noticed in the last two days its losing coolant..... I have to replace the rear valve cover gasket on it anyway so I'm guessing new intake manifold gaskets , upper and lower would be a good idea...... Ive read so many horror stores about this junk ass dex cool ruining gaskets. Car runs like a dream, and no antifreeze in oil..... What should I use for coolant in this 3.8L after I flush this junk ass dex cool out? Reg green or yellow? Are the intake manifold bolts blind on these cars or do they protrude in to coolant passages? I haven't looked real close at it yet but its losing about 1 1/2 quarts of oil between changes , and IT IS NOT burning it. Exhaust is clean.... Just wanted some input from you guys that know 3.8's well...... I'm more of a diesel guy myself

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